Jun

30

Three Falcons Make Top-25 Overrated List

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June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

ESPN scoured through all the NFL players to compile its 25 most overrated NFL players recently and the Atlanta Falcons had more than their fair share.  Four times the mathmatical average that would consistute their fair share actually.
#2 Overall - Mike Vick.  Remember that he was a #1 overall draft pick that was traded for [...]

Jun

29

Atlanta Falcons’ History - Some Number-Crunching

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Following a playoff appearance, the Falcons are averaging 5.9 wins in their next campaign.  Their best showing coming in 2005 when they were in good shape, but floundered to an 8-8 season in December. 
The Falcons’ scoring of 24 points in the playoff loss to Arizona in 2009 was their highest output in a post-season loss [...]

Jun

29

Atlanta Falcons’ History Of Accolades - Could These Droughts End?

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June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Last Defensive Rookie of the Year - Buddy Curry and Al Richardson in 1980.  Curtis Lofton had a nice season in 2008.  Peria Jerry and William Moore will certainly have an opportunity in 2009 with a few big plays and playing consistent for 16 games.
Defensive Player of the Year - NEVER.  John Abraham has the [...]

Jun

28

Michael Boley Out 8-10 Weeks

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June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thomas Dimitroff is making all the right moves.
In addition to all the positive moves bringing guys into the organization, he seems to let the right guys go as well.  Michael Boley was a guy that was on the verge of a big contract in 2007 as a super-fast linebacker that can run down anyone.  In [...]

Jun

28

The Re-Signing of Roddy White

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June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Atlanta fans are very aware that Roddy White and Jerious Norwood are approaching free agency.  Roddy White has 2009 as the final season of his rookie deal, one where he has been very underpaid for his performance with Matt Ryan in 2008 and even Chris Redman in 2007.
The Falcons don’t seem in a hurry to [...]

Jun

25

NFL Total Access Roundtable - Best Player To Start A Franchise Discussion

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June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It was the most interesting debate on the NFL I’ve seen in a while.  These analysts had the entire NFL to choose from and their choices were very strange to me.  I will give my thoughts on the subject in a minute, first, here’s their selections:
Warren Sapp - Mario Williams.  Says he’s a dominant guy [...]

Jun

25

Thomas Brown Interview

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June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thomas Brown lost his rookie season to injury, but the Georgia product got to stay in state with the Falcons and looks to make the roster here in 2009. 
In his second year, he is looking to make the team and contribute at running back and special teams.  Brown used his injured time in 2008 to [...]

Jun

25

Reasons The Falcons Won’t Fail In 2009

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June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

#1 - The staff.  Mike Smith and the whole staff is basically intact from 2008…that’s a rarity for this franchise over the recent history.
#2 - They had a 2nd consecutive great draft.  Jeria will make an instant impact on the defensive line and probably 3 guys from the rest of the pool will make a [...]

Jun

23

Chris Owens - A Potential 2009 Draft Steal

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June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

CBS sports recently included Chris Owens as a potential steal of the 2009 NFL draft.  Most Atlanta Falcons’ fans were thrown by the team’s 3rd round selection with a confused “huh? who?” being muttered after the announcement.
After doing some research and just trusting the NFL draft guru Thomas Dimitroff, Owens keeps looking better and better [...]

Jun

19

Harry Douglas Beefs Up For 2nd Season

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June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Harry Douglas was one of the bright spots for Atlanta in 2008, being a 3rd receiver and punt returner.  He made more big plays as the season went along and will be a huge contributor in 2009.
We all know that the Falcons’ offense is stacked with Ryan, Gonzalez, Norwood, Turner, Jenkins and White, but Douglas [...]

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